Temporary Riga photos are being published not in a regular manner due to blog author has moved to Vilnius.

Kipsala Beach

Kipsala Beach
Kipsala Beach was opened for swimming this year. It's located between Cable Bridge and newly created yacht park.
The summer is ending, so don't miss the last chance to enjoy the most urban beach in Latvia :)

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Agent Vinod


This is not April Fools' Day Joke, but a screenshot from Indian movie called Agent Vinod, which was released last year.
Few parts of the movie were filmed in Riga in the 2011 summer and it is worth to see just because of that.
Hot pursuits through Riga streets, epic explosion of Riga Hotel and many other scenes involving Riga sights.

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Sveriges Ambassad


Embassy of Sweden in Riga is located on a small little-known street Andreja Pumpura iela in Quiet Centre.
The building itself is as modest as everything Swedish, including the King Carl XVI Gustaf, who usually is driving Volvo S60 himself.
By the way, his beaituful wife Queen Silvia (of Latin origin) is coming to Riga this Wednesday, so many Latvians have a chance to see a queen with own eyes

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Gates to Buckingham Palace


These dinky gates is a doorway to the embassy of the United Kingdom in Riga at 5 Jura Alunāna street
In case UK citizens will decide to quit European Union during the referendum next year, this place will be surrounded by queues as many Latvian people live and work in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and other countries of the the Foggy Albion.

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Bar Bar


Bar is a name of Bar, which is located on 55 Dzirnavu street. It is a recently opened bar in place of Hedonia place.

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Magnetto Hotel


Magnetto Hotel aka Viesnīca Magnetto is another conceptual work by anonymous artist.
Also, check Photos of other existing Riga Hotels

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Danske Banka


Main office of Danish Danske Bank, previously known as Sampo Bank (which used to be Finnish one).
Danske Banka is one of 25 banks. Interesting fact that there is a ratio of 1 bank per 40,000 residents if Latvia.
It gets even strange if we do compare to neighboring Lithuania, which has 1 bank per 500,000 residents (7 banks in total)

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Star Lounge


Star Lounge Bar is located on top floor of Albert Hotel, on Dzirnavu iela.
It is famous for a calm atmosphere and the great view towards old town.

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Central Electricity Supply Station


When I saw a brutal skyscraper in New York with no windows, I told to myself WTF? :)
At that moment I didn't know that in Riga we have something similar. This building technically is only 2 floor high, but it could fit more than 5, and has absolutely no windows.
This building is a huge device and serve as center to control electricity supply around the city.

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Foggy Street

Foggy Street
Krisjana Barona iela in morning fog.
Photo has been taken by Panagiotis Lianos

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TV Column

TV Column
A new TV Tower in Riga, now in center :)

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Raiņa bulvāris

Raina Bulvaris
Spring snow and hailstorm on Raiņa bulvāris (Rainis boulevard) this morning.

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Zigmars' Panorama

Zigmars Panorama
I couldn't wait for the next winter to publish this winter panoramic view of Riga.
Panorama's photos were taken and stitched by my colleague Zigmars.

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Vērmanītis

Vermanitis
Vērmanītis is Latvian cuisine restaurant located in the very center on the crossroads of Elizabetes and Terbatas.
It is used be cheap as any other Lido Restaurant, but nowadays Vermanitis has prices like any place in city center.

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Center, Teika, Jugla

Center, Teika, Jugla
Another aerial photo, which was taken from a plane after my short visit in Riga.
Eastern part of Riga, including part of Center, Teika, Jugla and Brivibas in the middle are visible on this shot.

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Mildas tirdziņš

Mildas Tirdzins
Mildas tirdziņš (Milda's Market) is a recently opened small market next to Central Station.
Since its opening in 2009 it is a good place to purchase products made in Latvia.

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Avotu - Lāčplēša


A nice eclectic building is located on the crossroads of Avotu and Lāčplēša streets.
It was built in 1898 as apartment house with stores on the ground floor.

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Narvesen

Narvesen
Narvesen is a Norwegian chain of small shops, where you can buy newsletters, some fast food, drinks and all other everyday stuff.
There are more than 200 Narvesen shops and kiosks since its entry in 1997 to Latvia.
This particular one is located next to Katedrale and is a popular meeting point.

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Art and Design Workrooms

Art and Design Workrooms
Workrooms of Riga Art and Design school are located in this wooden building on Lacplesa iela.

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Čili Pica

Cili Pica
Čilija Pica (Chili Pizza) is the largest pizza chain in Latvia, although it is originally Lithuanian company.
It is famous for relatively low prices and good quality of food. Some of Čili pizzerias are open day and night and serving alcohol, hence Čilik could be considered as part of Riga nightlife or even morning life when everybody comes here after parties to have some pizza :)

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